Ex-drug addict warns Seymour High School students of dangers (video)

Tim Rader talks in front of a slide projector during his "Live to Tell" program, about his journey from high school football star to cancer survivor to a homeless drug addict. He spoke to Seymour High students about the dangers of drug use and addiction. Peter Casolino/Register

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
SEYMOUR — Motivational speaker Tim Rader seems to know just what it takes to relate to young people.
Rader talked to students at Seymour High School Friday in a program he calls “Live to Tell.”
He is a former drug addict who once felt invincible. Rader has lived to tell his story, one he hopes will prevent others from going down the path he traveled.

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